Influenza remains a significant public health concern globally, causing seasonal outbreaks that can strain healthcare systems and lead to increased
The Department of Health calls for continued public vigilance as the country records one more laboratory-confirmed case. The patient is
The Department of Health urges parents and caregivers to ensure children are up to date with vaccination schedule against serious
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and other affected
From epidemiological week 1 to week 33 of 2024, 178 laboratory-confirmed cases of measles and 2059 cases of rubella were
The Department of Health would like to assure members of the public that the current mpox outbreak remains under control
The NICD’s flagship GERMS–SA surveillance programme celebrates its 21st anniversary since its establishment in 2003. GERMS-SA, coordinated and led by
Measles-rubella rash surveillance continues to report an increase in clinical cases of suspected measles and rubella cases to the National
The Department of Health calls for ongoing public vigilance against mpox disease as two more laboratory-confirmed cases have been detected
Rabies is a fatal viral disease that persists as a public health threat in more than 150 countries and territories
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) takes pride in its pivotal role as the national public health institute tasked
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver often caused by a virus. Viral hepatitis is a significant health concern worldwide.
The Department of Health would like to announce that the grade one learner from Hammanskraal who a suspected case of
The Department of Health would like to assure the public that the current outbreak of mpox disease remains under control,
The Department of Health calls for the public to maintain vigilance and never lower their guard against mpox disease, as
The Department of Health is pleased to announce that 15 of the total number of Mpox cases have received a
The usage of mobile data in public health is a new way to map the spread and evolution of pathogens,
The Department of Health would like to confirm that the country has recorded three more positive cases of Mpox (formerly
The Department of Health has received a batch of mpox specific treatment, Tecovirimat (also known as TPOXX or ST-246) for
Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, would like to announce another laboratory-confirmed case of Mpox and second death linked to
A global outbreak of Mpox disease, formerly known as Monkey pox, has been ongoing since 2022. South Africa is among
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